Apple killing iTunes access for first-gen Apple TV, Windows Vista and XP in May

[KRS]

Some people are set in their ways and refuse to upgrade. Yes, there are still people - and businesses - that are running Windows Vista and Windows XP, or are quite happy with their first-gen Apple TV. Unfortunately, those that don't like changes will have to find a new way to access the iTunes Store after May 25 of this year.

 

Apple has announced that it is dropping support for the two older Microsoft operating systems, as well as the "obsolete" Apple TV version because of upcoming "security changes." The support document says that Vista and XP users will still be able to access the store from their PCs, but will no longer be able to make purchases or download previous purchases.

 

While Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP almost four years ago, the OS still is the third largest OS in use with 7.27%, behind only Windows 7 and Windows 10, according to NetMarketShare. Windows Vista, on the other hand, is only in use on less than 1% of machines. If users want to access the iTunes Store, they will need to upgrade to Windows 7 or later.

 

As for the Apple TV, the company no longer supports the first-gen device, which is now 10 years old. Under Apple guidelines, any device discontinued seven or more years ago is considered obsolete. If the iTunes Store is important to first-gen Apple TV owners, they will need to upgrade to second-gen before they can get access to the store again after May 25.

 

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[Karlston]

3 hours ago, KRS said:

Unfortunately, those that don't like changes

 

It really annoys me that those of us who aren't using the latest and greatest are labelled as change-resisters.

 

Like I keep saying, there are really only two reasons to get something newer, be it the latest gadget, or the latest OS, or the latest software upgrade, or ...

 

1. If the new "thing" fixes a problem (that you can't live with) with the old "thing", and/or...

2. The new "thing" has a feature(s) that you can't live without.

 

Until then, if your old "thing" does whatever you want and need, why change?

 

Change for change's sake is simply idiotic, but that's the mantra pushed by Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc.... and people mindlessly fall for it in droves.

 

Hands up those of you not driving the latest model car, or not using the latest tablet, or don't own the latest refrigerator, or aren't using Windows 10, or... That's already probably most of us...

 

/mini-rant

[dcs18]

Can't say I didn't see that one coming — must be a tough balancing act for developers to retain forward compatibility while maintaining backward compatibility for all the different kinds of app. & programs (guess a business centered decision would finally tilt towards Operating Systems commanding the majority Users.)

[Archanus]

Totally agree with Karlston ... but, Windows XP and Vista are "Virus Kingdom" So, for that reason, to ensure to everything is secure and not be exploit; Apple prefer not support Win XP nor Vista anymore...

 

The annoying thing is iPhone Gen 1 user, won't use new versions of iTunes anymore That is the most annonying thing ever ! Also in Android Even if my Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE has the hardware to run Android Oreo Go (Android 8.1 for Low-End Devices), the FUC*IN "Chamchumg" (Samsung) doesn't want to support it !

[dcs18]

Just a few top-of-the-line apps. & programs that I was able to recollect which seem to have dropped support to XP — there may be many more that I've never used:—

• Adobe Photoshop
• Perfect Resize
• Adobe Lightroom
• Perfect Effects
• Adobe Illustrator
• Perfect Mask
• Adobe Audition
• Perfect Enhance
• Adobe Camera Raw
• Perfect B&W
• Java Runtime Environment
• CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
• Adobe SpeedGrade
• Microsoft
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• DFX Audio Enhancer
• Microsoft .NET Framework
• TechSmith Snagit
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Auslogics Disk Defrag Touch
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Flash Professional
• Microsoft Security Essentials
• Topaz ReMask
• Adobe ColdFusion
• Google Chrome
• Dropbox
• Firefox
• Media Player Classic Black Edition
• Notepad++ (unsure)
• LibreOffice (unsure)
• Blizzard games (unsure)

ps:—
Some of the above have already been discontinued which just goes to emphasize how long ago they must've decided to kiss XP goodbye.

[banned]

I've never used iTunes, but kudos to Apple for supporting XP this long. It's long enough.

 

Every app could stop supporting Windows XP for all I care, I'm okay with that.

 

Have a nice day.